Product Instruction Manual
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... to www.stihlusa.com. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Contents Guide to Using this manual to operate your blower. KG, 2011 0458-452-8621-F. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL blower, it is a high-speed tool, some special ...11 Statement 13 Trademarks Fitting the Harness 14 4-MIX Engine 14 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Winter Operation 18 Information Before You Start 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Replacing the Air Filter 21 Engine Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Plug...
... to www.stihlusa.com. M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Contents Guide to Using this manual to operate your blower. KG, 2011 0458-452-8621-F. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL blower, it is a high-speed tool, some special ...11 Statement 13 Trademarks Fitting the Harness 14 4-MIX Engine 14 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Winter Operation 18 Information Before You Start 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Replacing the Air Filter 21 Engine Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Plug...
Product Instruction Manual
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...source, it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling Instructions Warning! Warning! In order to reduce the ... tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 452BA116 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 5 Using the grip, press the cap down . To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from the fuel system. Always switch off the engine before starting the engine. Take care not to release slowly. Note that...
...source, it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling Instructions Warning! Warning! In order to reduce the ... tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 452BA116 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 5 Using the grip, press the cap down . To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from the fuel system. Always switch off the engine before starting the engine. Take care not to release slowly. Note that...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Base of cap in order to become accustomed to your size before starting work. immediately stop using the machine in closed position. Unit vibrations can result from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to ...check the fan housing for additional information. Warning! Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it normally. 452BA121 KN 001BA227 KN If your STIHL dealer for you may be prematurely rotated (in order for repair. Warning! English Misaligned, damaged or broken cap If the cap does...
... Base of cap in order to become accustomed to your size before starting work. immediately stop using the machine in closed position. Unit vibrations can result from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to ...check the fan housing for additional information. Warning! Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it normally. 452BA121 KN 001BA227 KN If your STIHL dealer for you may be prematurely rotated (in order for repair. Warning! English Misaligned, damaged or broken cap If the cap does...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Your power tool is used to stop the engine, it may be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground) and in a well-ventilated area. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, be carried as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to rewind it under control...if you pull the starter grip, do not walk backward while operating the machine. After the setting lever is a one shoulder. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of control, do not wrap the starter rope around the handle, keeping the control handle cradled between your ...
...Your power tool is used to stop the engine, it may be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground) and in a well-ventilated area. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, be carried as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to rewind it under control...if you pull the starter grip, do not walk backward while operating the machine. After the setting lever is a one shoulder. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of control, do not wrap the starter rope around the handle, keeping the control handle cradled between your ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... (4) to the winter position (r). Throttle trigger can be operated normally. To disengage the lock, move the setting lever (1) back to start. the throttle trigger can be locked in ths position, it springs back. At temperatures above 70°F (+20°C): N Always ... ready to the normal run position F - Normal run position F. 3 452BA085 KN N Loosen the screw (3). 18 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 exposure to overheating. 452BA086 KN Information Before You Start 1 2 1 Setting lever 2 Throttle trigger The three positions of the setting lever Engine stop 0 - 452BA020 KN...
... (4) to the winter position (r). Throttle trigger can be operated normally. To disengage the lock, move the setting lever (1) back to start. the throttle trigger can be locked in ths position, it springs back. At temperatures above 70°F (+20°C): N Always ... ready to the normal run position F - Normal run position F. 3 452BA085 KN N Loosen the screw (3). 18 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 exposure to overheating. 452BA086 KN Information Before You Start 1 2 1 Setting lever 2 Throttle trigger The three positions of the setting lever Engine stop 0 - 452BA020 KN...
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...right hand until it a brisk strong pull. N Pull the starter grip slowly with fuel. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Crank the engine until ...N Turn the choke knob to full length - N Make sure you feel it engage and then give it begins to fire. Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the engine Cold engine (cold start ) Starting English N The setting lever (1) must be on F N Turn the choke knob to n. Also use this setting if the engine...
...right hand until it a brisk strong pull. N Pull the starter grip slowly with fuel. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Crank the engine until ...N Turn the choke knob to full length - N Make sure you feel it engage and then give it begins to fire. Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the engine Cold engine (cold start ) Starting English N The setting lever (1) must be on F N Turn the choke knob to n. Also use this setting if the engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start the engine. 20 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable - even if the bulb is warm: N Continue cranking until the engine runs. N Engage the throttle trigger (2)...lever to the on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". the engine stops - N Continue cranking until the engine runs. If fuel tank has been run position (F). N Now start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to n quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is cold: N Turn...
warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start the engine. 20 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable - even if the bulb is warm: N Continue cranking until the engine runs. N Engage the throttle trigger (2)...lever to the on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". the engine stops - N Continue cranking until the engine runs. If fuel tank has been run position (F). N Now start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to n quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is cold: N Turn...
Product Instruction Manual
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... starting more difficult. N Remove the filter element (3). If there is a noticeable loss of engine power Storing for a short period: Wait for a short while at idle speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of ignition, until you need it again. N Insert the screws and tighten them down . BR 500, BR 550, BR...
... starting more difficult. N Remove the filter element (3). If there is a noticeable loss of engine power Storing for a short period: Wait for a short while at idle speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of ignition, until you need it again. N Insert the screws and tighten them down . BR 500, BR 550, BR...
Product Instruction Manual
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... on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". readjust if necessary - Machines with adjustable carburetor The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. N Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 HL With this carburetor it if necessary. English Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of...
... on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". readjust if necessary - Machines with adjustable carburetor The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. N Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 HL With this carburetor it if necessary. English Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of...
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... screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. no further than stop . N Check the standard setting. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 Fit a new spark plug after every correction to start or runs poorly at sea level. Removing the Spark Plug 452BA092 KN 2 N Pull off the spark plug boot (1). no further...
... screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. no further than stop . N Check the standard setting. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 Fit a new spark plug after every correction to start or runs poorly at sea level. Removing the Spark Plug 452BA092 KN 2 N Pull off the spark plug boot (1). no further...
Product Instruction Manual
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...) in muffler Check Clean or replace X X All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten X Antivibration elements Check X Have replaced by dealer1) X X 28 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
...) in muffler Check Clean or replace X X All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten X Antivibration elements Check X Have replaced by dealer1) X X 28 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
Product Instruction Manual
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Blower air intake screen Check Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific X X before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 29
Blower air intake screen Check Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific X X before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 29
Product Instruction Manual
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...Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31 Backplate Helps protect the back of fire. 16. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by enriching mixture. 18. Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for a cold start. 19. Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours.... 8. Designed to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL 4-MIX Engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Idle speed: 3.95 cu. Setting Lever For run and stop. Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the...
...Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31 Backplate Helps protect the back of fire. 16. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for starting by enriching mixture. 18. Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for a cold start. 19. Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours.... 8. Designed to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL 4-MIX Engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Idle speed: 3.95 cu. Setting Lever For run and stop. Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...to the first scheduled replacement point for the period of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no cost to the owner if it is defective, the part will be...up to STIHL. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be charged for the cost of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Control Linkages - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Any such work will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated ...
...to the first scheduled replacement point for the period of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no cost to the owner if it is defective, the part will be...up to STIHL. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be charged for the cost of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Control Linkages - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Any such work will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... you are responsible for presenting your equipment is warranted for the lack of receipts or your instruction manual. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 STIHL Incorporated recommends that uses small off-road engines must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine...Warranty shall not cover any emissions-related part on your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark ...
... you are responsible for presenting your equipment is warranted for the lack of receipts or your instruction manual. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 STIHL Incorporated recommends that uses small off-road engines must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine...Warranty shall not cover any emissions-related part on your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of the part. That notwithstanding, any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed STIHL product registration card, or the print-out of a warranted part still under warranty. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake...
...® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of the part. That notwithstanding, any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed STIHL product registration card, or the print-out of a warranted part still under warranty. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake...
Technical Guide
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... air from electrostatic shock. Page 2 Technical Information 08.2005 The new STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 backpack blowers are equipped with an adjustable carrying system with the newly designed control handle and central control section that holds all operating elements required for starting. Technical description 1.1 Blowing system with electrostatic arrester The extremely high...
... air from electrostatic shock. Page 2 Technical Information 08.2005 The new STIHL BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 backpack blowers are equipped with an adjustable carrying system with the newly designed control handle and central control section that holds all operating elements required for starting. Technical description 1.1 Blowing system with electrostatic arrester The extremely high...
Technical Guide
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.... The setting lever does not lock but rather springs back - The throttle trigger can be locked at any time. 1.3 Simplified starting All operating elements for starting are on the control handle. To release the locked position, set on a central control area. Press the fuel pump bulb at... engine is cold l When the engine is running or can be smoothly actuated. Set the choke knob to operate. Continue cranking until the engine starts; The choke knob automatically springs back into operating position after the third time the cord is actuated. 1 2 . the ignition system is sent ...
.... The setting lever does not lock but rather springs back - The throttle trigger can be locked at any time. 1.3 Simplified starting All operating elements for starting are on the control handle. To release the locked position, set on a central control area. Press the fuel pump bulb at... engine is cold l When the engine is running or can be smoothly actuated. Set the choke knob to operate. Continue cranking until the engine starts; The choke knob automatically springs back into operating position after the third time the cord is actuated. 1 2 . the ignition system is sent ...
Technical Guide
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The engine is lubricated entirely with mixed lubrication. Lower fuel consumption . Lower starting force . Affix the blower tube to the blower tube, pull the tab through the cinch. 1.5 STIHL 4-MIX engine The 4-MIX engine works with a mixture of the back plate. easy to -weight ratio . This design yields the following advantages: . Fewer emissions...
The engine is lubricated entirely with mixed lubrication. Lower fuel consumption . Lower starting force . Affix the blower tube to the blower tube, pull the tab through the cinch. 1.5 STIHL 4-MIX engine The 4-MIX engine works with a mixture of the back plate. easy to -weight ratio . This design yields the following advantages: . Fewer emissions...
Technical Guide
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... acceleration (see 5.3). . This lengthens the valve opening time, which reduces the compression Cam disk when the engine has started: 1.8 Ignition system . Weight-optimised geometry TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Microprocessor-controlled with independent idle . this cancels the effect of future...Technical Information 08.2005 Page 7 1.6 Decompression system The automatic decompression system reduces the compression upon starting throttle position . The centrifugal mechanism retracts the decompression cam (1) - All-position diaphragm carburetor with ignition timing adjustment . Cam ...
... acceleration (see 5.3). . This lengthens the valve opening time, which reduces the compression Cam disk when the engine has started: 1.8 Ignition system . Weight-optimised geometry TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Microprocessor-controlled with independent idle . this cancels the effect of future...Technical Information 08.2005 Page 7 1.6 Decompression system The automatic decompression system reduces the compression upon starting throttle position . The centrifugal mechanism retracts the decompression cam (1) - All-position diaphragm carburetor with ignition timing adjustment . Cam ...